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3. Zone résidentielle

Une zone résidentielle est une rue ou un ensemble de rues où l’habitat et l’accès aux propriétés locales constituent les fonctions principales. Les conducteurs doivent s’attendre à rencontrer des piétons, cyclistes, enfants, véhicules stationnés et véhicules entrant ou sortant d’accès privés.

Certains pays signalent des zones résidentielles particulières et y appliquent des règles spéciales de faible vitesse ou d’espace partagé. La limitation de vitesse, les droits des piétons, les règles de stationnement et les usagers autorisés dépendent donc de la signalisation et de la réglementation locales.

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How can you recognise a residential area?

A residential area commonly contains homes, driveways, parked vehicles and local streets. It may also have special entrance signs, traffic-calming measures or shared road space, but its appearance and legal status differ between countries.

Is a residential area the same as a built-up area?

Not necessarily. A built-up area may include residential, commercial and industrial streets. A residential area is primarily associated with housing and local access and may form only one part of a larger built-up area.

Is every residential neighbourhood a legally designated residential zone?

No. In many countries, special residential-zone rules apply only where an official entrance sign is displayed. An ordinary neighbourhood may remain subject to the normal rules for the surrounding road or built-up area.

What is the speed limit in a residential area?

There is no universal residential-area speed limit. Some countries apply a very low limit in signposted residential or shared-space zones, while ordinary residential streets may follow the general built-up-area limit or a posted zone limit.

Do pedestrians have priority in a residential area?

The rights of pedestrians depend on the country and the type of residential area. In some signposted shared-space zones, pedestrians may use the whole road and drivers must give them special consideration. On ordinary residential streets, the normal pedestrian and crossing rules may apply.

May children play in a residential area?

Playing may be expressly permitted in certain legally designated residential or shared-space zones. This is not automatically allowed on every residential street. Drivers should nevertheless remain especially alert for children, who may enter the road unexpectedly.

Which road users may enter a residential area?

Residential areas are normally accessible to local motor traffic, cyclists and pedestrians, but additional signs may restrict certain vehicles or through traffic. A residential area is therefore not necessarily a pedestrian-only zone.

How should you drive in a residential area?

Drive at a speed that allows you to stop safely, watch both sides of the road and expect pedestrians, cyclists, children, pets and vehicles emerging from entrances. Leave enough space and avoid unnecessary acceleration, noise or aggressive overtaking.

May you overtake in a residential area?

Overtaking is not universally prohibited, but it may be restricted by local law, signs or road design. Even where it is permitted, drivers should not overtake when the limited space or presence of vulnerable road users makes it unsafe.

Where may you park in a residential area?

Follow the local parking signs, markings and general parking rules. Do not block entrances, pavements, crossings, sight lines or the passage of other road users. Special residential zones may permit parking only in designated spaces.

What is the difference between a residential area and a pedestrian zone?

Motor vehicles are normally still permitted in a residential area, although they may be subject to strict speed and parking rules. In a pedestrian zone, vehicle access is generally prohibited or limited to specific users, purposes or times.

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Limitation de vitesse

1 Italie 2 Autoroute 3 Zone résidentielle 4 Limitation de vitesse 5 Chemin piéton 6 Piste cyclable 7 Chemin partagé 8 Zone piétonne 9 Douane 10 Circulation à sens unique 11 Quai 12 Pente 13 Voie de bus 14 Arrêt de bus 15 Impasse 16 Panneau Stop 17 Cédez le passage 18 Rond-point 19 Rétrécissement de chaussée 20 Passage pour piétons 21 Passage à niveau 22 Direction obligatoire 23 Dépassement 24 Traversée d’animaux 25 Chutes de pierres 26 Virage 27 Chevron 28 Circulation à contresens 29 Travaux routiers 30 Limitation de hauteur 31 Limitation de poids 32 Feux de circulation 33 Feux pour piétons 34 Marquages routiers 35 Permis de conduire 36 Repère de localisation 37 Miroir routier 38 Téléphone d’urgence 39 Frontière internationale 40 Itinéraire cyclable 41 Fin de restriction 42 Stationnement interdit 43 Stationnement pour personnes handicapées 44 Gestion du trafic 45 Marche arrière 46 État de la chaussée 47 Attraction touristique 48 Klaxon 49 Plaque d’immatriculation 50 Station de recharge 51 Dangers 52 Cycliste 53 Moto 54 Camion 55 Autobus 56 Police 57 Ambulance 58 Norme européenne d’émissions 59 Nid-de-poule 60 Chemin 61 Particules 62 Pollution de l’air 63 Heure de pointe 64 Code de la route 65 Caniveau 66 Vélo cargo 67 Véhicule forestier 68 Véhicule de chantier 69 Ensemble semi-remorque 70 Trolleybus 71 Speed pedelec 72 Véhicule de livraison 73 Moteur au ralenti 74 Dépanneuse 75 Quatre roues motrices 76 Accès interdit à tous les véhicules 77 Vélo 78 Équipement de moto 79 Voie ferrée 80 Caravane 81 Remorque 82 Attelage 83 Camion de pompiers 84 Sirène 85 Convoi 86 Feux des véhicules d’urgence 87 Machines agricoles 88 Vélo électrique 89 Véhicule électrique 90 Pedelec 91 Quadricycle 92 Voiturette 93 Véhicule tout-terrain 94 Fourgonnette 95 Véhicule de loisirs 96 Scooter 97 Trikke 98 Engin de déplacement personnel 99 Skateboard 100 Segway ...